Vintage Framed Floral Still Life on Porcelain Tile with Shell Motif in Italian Giltwood Frame, After Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder (Dutch, 1573-1621)

This vintage porcelain tile feels like the sort of piece that would have once been tucked into a sunroom, conservatory, or collected European-style garden retreat—rich with color, charm, and just enough age to tell a story.

The floral work after Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder (Dutch, 1573-1621s iespecially beautiful here, with soft painterly blooms unfolding across the surface, while the delicate shell motif adds an unexpected coastal elegance that gives the piece even more character and visual interest. Surrounding it all is a gorgeous Italian giltwood frame that adds warmth, depth, and an unmistakably old-world presence to the piece. The gilded finish pairs beautifully with the romantic floral palette and gives it that layered European collected-home feel we all love.

It has that timeless decorative quality that works beautifully leaned on a shelf, incorporated into a gallery wall, or styled into a tabletop vignette among blue and white porcelain, antique books, and brass accents.

There is a repaired crack running across the center of the tile(see last pic). The repair is stable and, in our opinion, not especially noticeable unless viewed up close and specifically looked for, but it is present and has been reflected in the pricing.

Pieces like this are so often about mood, craftsmanship, and charm rather than perfection—and this one still delivers all three beautifully.

Perfect for lovers of:
• Italian and European decor
• Palm Beach and coastal collected interiors
• Grandmillennial decorating
• English cottage and garden room aesthetics
• Layered floral and old-world interiors

A wonderfully decorative piece with timeless character, beautiful texture, and that perfectly imperfect heirloom feel.

It measures 15.5" tall x  10.25" wide framed.

 Pieces like this are why I love sourcing the South and the great state of Texas for vintage and antique estate decor…shopping estate sales, auctions, charity thrift stores, and antique malls to carefully curate a collection of fantastic finds that have and will stand the test of time.

$375 INCLUDES INSURED SHIPPING in the continental US OR it can be picked up at our Liberty Hill, TX collected cottage just north of Austin.

🩷Vintage and antique items have some wear associated with years of age and use which only adds to their overall charm. Please see all the pics as they are considered part of the description.

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Under the Copper Roof
Liberty Hill, Texas

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Sourced from the Great State of Texas in Our Travels Through the South